We, the undersigned students of the UNT Dallas College of Law, Class of 2027, respectfully submit this petition to express our collective concern regarding the final grading in the Spring 2025 Client Interviewing and Counseling (CIC) course taught by Professor Frase.

Specifically, we request that the administration review and address the following issues:

1. Application of the Curve: The curve applied to the CIC course appears to have disproportionately and negatively impacted the final grades of a majority of students. We believe this curve did not reflect the actual distribution of student performance and effort in the course.
2. Misalignment Between Raw Scores and Final Grades: The final grades issued do not correspond to the raw scores received, resulting in grades that underrepresent students’ performance. This discrepancy has tangible consequences, including academic standing, scholarship eligibility, and internship opportunities.
3. Inaccurate Representation of Student Competence: The grades issued fail to accurately reflect the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies students demonstrated in the CIC course. As a practice-based course intended to prepare students for client-facing legal work, it is particularly critical that assessments fairly reflect student aptitude.
4. Lack of Transparency and Good Faith in Grade Adjustment: The use of the curve in this instance does not appear to serve an educational purpose or promote fairness. Rather than recognizing student achievement, it has resulted in outcomes that feel arbitrary and inconsistent with our academic efforts.
5. Discretion to Adjust or Remove the Curve: We understand that the administration has the discretion to adjust or remove the curve when student performance justifies doing so. Based on the raw scores, student engagement, and overall demonstrated competency in the course, we believe this is such a case.

Accordingly, we respectfully request that UNT Dallas College of Law take corrective action by reevaluating the final grades in CIC. Specifically, we ask that for the Spring 2025 semester, students be given the option to either:

1. Retain the letter grade associated with the application of the curve, or
2. Convert their grade to Pass/Fail (P/F), without academic penalty or GPA impact.

We believe this solution provides a fair and equitable remedy for the grading concerns expressed, while preserving student autonomy and academic integrity.

We appreciate your attention to this matter and trust that the College of Law will act in accordance with its commitment to fairness, transparency, and student success.

Very truly yours,
[Signatures of UNT Dallas College of Law – Class of 2027 Students]